The eleventh Costa Rican giraffe was born in January 23rd this year in Ponderosa Adventure Park. It was named Maira, it weighed 42 kilograms, and measured 1.45 meters. I am very satisfied with the new birth because it means that we comply with the nutritional requirements and management of the species,” said Tania Pivovarova, veterinarian […]
National Theater will become architectural heritage
On Monday, the Legislative Assembly approved in the second reading a bill that declares the National Theater as a national symbol of the historical architectural heritage and cultural freedom. The head of the fraction of the Citizen Action Party (PAC), Javier Cambronero, expressed his enthusiasm for the unanimous vote that the initiative received. Within the […]
Pets also went out to vote!
Costa Rica experienced a national holiday and families came together to celebrate, even with their pets, which also went out to vote. Several photographs show dogs accompanying their owners to the polls, with clothes and accessories to support the different candidates. The heat was not an obstacle for the pets to join the celebration. crhoy.com
Camp trained junior rangers for the first time
A camp brought together children from three Osa schools to teach them about forest fire prevention, mammal monitoring, bird watching, and the importance of wetlands. The so-called Junior Park Ranger program seeks to encourage love and a sense of environmental protection in children. Through workshops, games and lectures, children were taught how to properly handle […]
Rescued margay might survive critical conditions
A small margay that was lost in the public road in San Ramón was rescued by the Chief of the Police Delegation of the area. After being transferred to the Zoo Ave refuge, it underwent surgery in the Veterinary Medical Hospital of the National University (UNA). The director of said medical center for animals said […]
Do you like coffee? Do not miss the 2018 Expocafé Tarrazú
Did you know that coffee is also used to prepare eggnog, liquor, pastry and yogurt? If you want to delight your palate with these and other coffee-based preparations, you must visit the 3rd edition of Expocafé Tarrazú from February 16th to 18th at the San Marcos de Tarrazú Park, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. […]